Example sentences of "[noun sg] [was/were] [vb pp] on for " in BNC.
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| 1 | The High Sheriff of Cornwall , Sir John Trelawney , opened an ornamental gate with a silver key and a free tea was laid on for the children of the surrounding parishes . |
| 2 | A buffet lunch was laid on for the advisers , a chicken leg , various meat-filled butties , an apple and a large Kit-Kat . |
| 3 | Somatostatin infusion ( Somatostatine UCB 250 µg/h ) was given to reduced pancreatic secretion and elective surgical intervention was decided on for the seventh day . |
| 4 | The kettle was put on for tea , and cutlery was laid on the kitchen table , which was covered by a cloth . |
| 5 | A buffet meal was laid on for his send-off and most of the workforce managed to return early to join in a very enjoyable get together . |
| 6 | There were a lot of French-Canadian soldiers stationed in the area , together with British and Americans , and a weekly film show was put on for all-comers in the Methodist chapel on Saturday nights . |
| 7 | Nevertheless , a creditable show was put on for the public , which in true GWAD fashion , stood their ground despite what the elements threw at them . |
| 8 | They increased their lead seven minutes later when Jones ' long throw was flicked on for Neal Ardley to bundle the ball home . |
| 9 | When Kent played Surrey in 1890 a fine spread was laid on for the gentlemen but the professionals ‘ were left to shift for themselves , and thought themselves lucky to get a bit of bread and cheese ’ . |
| 10 | When the case was called on for hearing only one justice was available . |
| 11 | An exquisite minimalist banquet was laid on for their benefit . |